Craig vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

English American Jewish

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Craig Rank #1,840

Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Rae mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Craig and Rae boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Rae is primarily a girl name.